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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 1 4 6 )Damping mode indicator
(→ P. 199)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( →P. 1 5 8 )Shift position and shift
range indicators
(→ P. 144)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 1 5 8 )Cruise control indicator
(→ P. 1 6 9 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 1 5 8 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 181)
Fog light indicator
(→ P. 161) Slip indicator ( →P. 2 0 1 )
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 1 5 9 ) “VSC OFF” indicator
(→ P. 2 0 2 )
“Hybrid SNOW”
indicator ( →P. 1 4 3 ) “A I R B A G O N ” a n d “A I R
BAG OFF” indicators
(→ P. 1 0 7 )
“Hybrid PWR” indicator
(→ P. 1 4 3 )Driving ready indicator
(→ P. 1 3 8 )
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You can
flash the high beams with the head-
lights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, parking,tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and all the lights listed above turn
on and off automatically.
(When the “POWER”
switch is in ON mode.)
U.S.A .
Canada
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AFS (Adaptive Front lighting System) AFS improves visibility at intersections and on curves by automatically
adjusting the level of the headlights according to vehicle speed and the
degree of the tire angle that are controlled by steering input.
Operates at speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.
■ Deactivating AFS
Press the switch to turn it off.
The indicator turns on when
the AFS is deactivated.
■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on automati-
cally (at a reduced intensity) whenever the hybrid system is started and the parking
brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the wind-
shield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.
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■Automatic light off system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after all doors are closed if the
“POWER” switch has been switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF while
the headlights are turned on. (The lights turn off immediately if the button on the
key is pressed after all doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, switch to ON mode, or turn the light switch off once and
then back to the or position.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
■If the indicator flashes...
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 5 7 2 )
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.
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Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain
or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are on low beam.
OFF
ON
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Headlight cleaner switch (if equipped)
■The headlight cleaner can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode and the headlight switch is turned ON.
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function, as the washer fluid pump may overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.
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2-4. Using other driving systems
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■Rear view monitor system camera
■Smear effectIn the following cases, it may be difficult to
see the images on the screen, even when the
system is functioning correctly.
• In the dark (e.g. at night).
• If the temperature near the lens is
extremely high or low.
• If water droplets get on the camera, or when humidity is high (e.g. when it rains).
• If foreign matter (e.g. snow or mud) get on the camera lens.
• If the sun or headlights are shining directly into the camera lens.
If a bright light (for example, sunlight
reflected off the vehicle body) is picked up by
the camera, a smear effect* peculiar to the
camera may occur.
*: Smear effect—A phenomenon that occurswhen a bright light (for example, sunlight
reflected off the vehicle body) is picked up
by the camera; when transmitted by the
camera, the light source appears to have a
vertical streak above and below it.
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Interior features
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■“Day Mode”
■To turn off the picture display
If is touched, the screen display is turned off, and guidance is by voice only.When the headlights are turned on, the
screen dims. However the screen can be
switched to “Day Mode”.
The screen will stay in “Day Mode” when
the headlights are turned on until is
touched again.
If the instrument panel light control is set to
“MAX”, “Day Mode” is not displayed.
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